Application for Boarding (approx 30 minutes to fill out)

My dog Io (in green) with her buddy Alfie (in purple)

If you have not contacted SoloDogs before, I ask you to use my Contact Form for your first contact (so that you don’t waste time filling out my longer application).

The application for boarding is long , but it is designed to give us both the best opportunity to determine if your small dog is a good match for Solo Dogs. Please give me as much detail as possible below. If you are a client of Ahimsa Dog Training in Ballard, please make sure to note that as well in the “who referred you” section.

SoloDogs follows a process to thoroughly screen all applicants for boarding, so you are encouraged to begin the application process well in advance of any dates of travel.

    Human Information

    Human Name:

    Email:

    Phone:

    City (or Neighborhood):

    Your Dog's Special Needs (check all that apply)

    Noise SensitiveFearful/Shy towards DogsFearful/Shy towards HumansSenior/GeriatricLimited MobilityRecovering from Illness/InjuryGuards Food or Toys from DogsGuards Food or Toys from HumansSeparation AnxietyBody Handling IssuesNo Special NeedsOther

    Has your dog caused injury to a human or a dog that required medical intervention?

    NoYes, to a HumanYes, to a Dog

    Who referred you to Solo Dogs?

    BOARDING

    Why are you looking for boarding at this point in time?

    Thinking annually, how often do you expect to need boarding and what is the typical duration?

    Has your dog been boarded at a kennel before, and if yes, how did dog do?

    Have you used a dog-sitter who stayed at your home, and if yes, how did dog do?

    Have you used a dog-sitter who stayed at their home with your dog with other dogs, and if yes, how did dog do?

    Do you have any upcoming dates that you will need boarding for?

    Is your dog crate-trained?

    Does your current home have a yard, please describe yard and type of fencing:

    Dog Information

    Dog Name:

    Breed(s):

    Weight:

    Age:

    Photo of your dog:

    DOG HISTORY

    How long have you had this dog?

    Where did you get this dog from? (shelter, rescue, breeder, friend...)

    How many guardians has this dog had, other than you?

    If you are not the first guardian (other than a breeder), why was this dog given up for adoption?

    Is your dog spayed or neutered and at what age was this done:

    HOUSETRAINING

    Is your dog housetrained and at what age did s/he become reliable?

    Has your dog ever marked (urinated to denote territory) inside your household or inside any other indoor space?

    Has your dog ever urinated out of excitement or fear inside your household?

    Is your dog incontinent? Please note urine, feces or both and under what circumstances.

    CANINE RELATIONSHIPS

    Please list three examples of dog friends, including nature of relationship, age, weight, breed, gender and method of introduction:

    Play Style - Describe your dog's playstyle (not interested, likes to chase, likes to be chased, gentle wrestling, rough wrestling, barks or vocalizes, tug, etc) :

    Left Alone at Home - Has your dog been left alone at home with another dog present and if so what was configuration? :

    Dog Parks - Do you bring your dog to dog parks, and if so why and talk about their dog park behavior (have there been any conflicts?) :

    Resource Guarding - Does your dog growl or snap if they have the following items and a dog approaches? (food, water, toys, bedding, people, sticks, balls) :

    Boarding with Other Dogs - Please note which of the following experiences your dog has had and describe what went well, or what didn't go well. Also detail whether the dogs were free to interact with other dogs, or were separated and by what means (in your home, at someone else's home, at boarding facility, at vet) :

    Corrections - Has your dog ever given to a dog or received a correction from a dog and if so, please explain what preceeded correction and what happened afterwards:

    DOG BEHAVIOR

    What does your dog do when familiar people visit your home?

    What does your dog do when unfamiliar people visit your home? Is there a protocol you follow for introducing your dog to strangers?

    Does your dog ever bark at you in frustration or to demand something, like food, toys, or get out of an area they are restricted to, like in a crate, behind a baby gate, or behind a fence? Please describe circumstances:

    Does your dog ever bark at other dogs on walks? Please describe circumstances:

    What happens with another dog barks at your dog? Please detail:

    If your dog is laying down, and another dog approaches and sniffs his/her head or muzzle, what is your dog's reaction? Please detail:

    Does your dog counter-surf (steal food or other objects from counters)? Please detail:

    Has your dog ever climbed, jumped or dug under fences? Please detail type, height, and circumstances:

    Does your dog dig holes? Please detail:

    Does your forage outdoors and eat things they should not? (ex: mushrooms, rocks, dirt, poop, etc) Please detail:

    When you are at home, how much freedom does your dog have? (ex: kept in same room as me, free run of all rooms...) Please detail:

    Does your dog bark at busses or large trucks? Please detail

    Is your dog sensitive to loud noises, such as fireworks or thunder? Please detail

    Has your dog damaged property while you were away? Please detail:

    Has your dog engaged in self-harm when you were away? Please detail:

    Does your dog vocalize when you are gone - such as whining, barking, howling Please detail:

    How does your dog feel about being crated or left behind a baby gate when you are in another area of your house? Please detail:

    Has your dog caused injury that required medical attention to:
    A dog who lives in same householdA familiar dogAn unfamilar dogNever caused injury to any dog

    How would you describe your dog's prey drive? Any injuries or deaths caused to wildlife (squirrels, birds, etc) Please detail circumstances:

    Does your dog have a reliable recall?

    BODY HANDLING TOLERANCE

    Are their any parts of your dog's body that you are unable to touch/handle?

    Is there any other body part that strangers should not touch/handle?

    Has your dog ever been aggressive during a vet visit? What is the protocol you follow when taking your dog to the vet?

    DOG TRAINING

    Has your dog had training from Ahimsa Dog Training? If yes, please describe whether it was a class or private trainer, including trainer(s) name:

    Has your dog had training from another trainer? If yes, please list name of trainer, goals of training, and methods used. Please be very specific:

    Has your dog experienced any of the following:

    Choke Chain or Prong Collar Yes, CurrentlyYes, Previous OwnerNo

    Shock CollarYes, CurrentlyYes, Previous OwnerNo

    Invisible FenceYes, CurrentlyYes, Previous OwnerNo

    Squirt BottleYes, CurrentlyYes, Previous OwnerNo

    Physical PunishmentYes, CurrentlyYes, Previous OwnerNo

    Being Alpha Rolled by HumansYes, CurrentlyYes, Previous OwnerNo

    Citronella Anti-Bark CollarYes, CurrentlyYes, Previous OwnerNo

    Has your dog worn a muzzle before? YesNo

    Muzzle comments (dog's experience with muzzle, type of muzzle you use, why or why not accustomed to muzzle):

    HOMELIFE

    How many people live in your household and what are their ages?

    Describe your dog's relationship to the people in your home (friendly, fearful, hostile, aloof)

    Approximately how much time does your dog spend each day without human companionship?

    Describe your dog's normal energy level:

    Where is the dog when you are not home? (at large, in a bedroom, in a crate, etc) Please detail:

    Where is the dog when you have visitors? Please detail:

    Survey of Aggressive Behaviors Towards Humans

    Please fill out this section even if you do not currently have any concerns about your dog's behavior towards people. Please characterize your dog's WORST reaction.

    Pet dog Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Hug dog Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Lift dog Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Approach on furniture Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Disturb while sleeping Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Touch while eating Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Take food away Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Take water away Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Take toy away Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Approach when has toy Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Stare at dog Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Bend over dog Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Reach towards dog Not SureNo ReactionMoves AwayBark/WhineGrowl/SnarlSnap/Bite

    Has your dog EVER acted aggressively towards a human? YesNoNot Sure

    Which of the following describes an aggressive episode for your dog?
    Attacks are sudden and surprisingEpisodes appear unprovokedThe dog is abruptly docile after an episodeThe dog appears "sorry" afterwardsThe dog appears disoriented afterwardsEpisodes are associated with a "glazed" or "absent" expressionI can usually tell what will set off my dogThe aggressive behavior is new and uncharacteristicThere have been no episodes of aggression towards humans

    Total number of bites to humans or dogs (that did or did not break skin):

    Total number of bites that have broken human or dog skin:

    Total number of human or dog bites that have required medical care (visit to ER, hospital or doctor):

    What parts of the body has the dog bitten and how severe were the injuries:

    Please describe the circumstances of the most severe injury and the dog's behavior in detail:

    Anything Else?

    Is there anything else I should know about your dog?